ALC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

ALC has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 0.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.55%
Payout Ratio 11.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.3%
Consistency Lifetime 99.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.5%
Payout FCF 9.7%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 59.7%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
MDT 105,189 M 3.13% 3.34%
EL 92,291 M 2.33% 2.96%
IRMD 1,211 M 1.40% 4.63%
ABT 158,122 M 2.04% 2.43%
STE 20,726 M 1.31% 1.33%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
EL 92,291 M 38.29% 97.9%
GEHC 29,418 M 24.72% 100.0%
LMAT 2,159 M 16.12% 100.0%
DHR 130,442 M 14.50% 90.8%
STE 20,726 M 9.65% 94.1%
ALC Dividend History: Last 7 Payments (USD) as of June 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 2026-05-07 Annual 0.3584 +7.5% 0.54%
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-05-15 Annual 0.3334 +26.3% 0.38%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-16 Annual 0.264 +11.9% 0.3%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-05-12 Annual 0.236 +15.1% 0.3%
2022-05-03 2022-05-04 2022-05-05 Annual 0.205 +86.4% 0.29%
2021-05-04 2021-05-05 2021-05-06 Annual 0.11 +10% N/A
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-04 Annual 0.1 0% N/A

ALC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of ALC?

As of June 2026, ALC's dividend yield is 0.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.36 USD by the current share price of 66.11.

Does ALC pay a dividend?

As of June 2026, ALC paid a dividend of 0.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-06 and the payout was 0.3584 USD.

How often does ALC pay dividends?

ALC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, ALC has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-06.

ALC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for ALC for the next payment is 0.418 (+16.6%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.63%.

Will ALC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3584 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ALC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ALC?

ALC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.3% per year. Strong growth: ALC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ALC?

ALC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.52%. If you bought ALC's shares at 69.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ALC?

ALC Payout Consistency is 99.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Alcon has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ALC have a good Dividend Yield?

ALC's 0.55% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC is 11.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ALC?

ALC's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.67%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ALC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in ALC's Outstanding Shares?

Alcon's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.27% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -11.1%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ALC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2017 488,700,000 0%
2018 488,200,000 -0.1%
2019 488,200,000 0%
2020 492,400,000 +0.86%
2021 494,200,000 +0.37%
2022 491,800,000 -0.49%
2023 493,200,000 +0.28%
2024 497,500,000 +0.87%
2025 492,300,000 -1.05%
2026 490,200,000 -0.43%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-06-05 02:44 UTC